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NxtWave Looking For Talent Acquisition Specialist at Hyderabad, Telangana, Full Time
Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Hyderabad, India
About NxtWave
NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing ed-tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market. We’re transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals through our CCBP 4.0 programs, regardless of their educational background.
NxtWave was founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). Backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, we raised $33 million in 2023 from Greater Pacific Capital.
Recognized as an official partner of NSDC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India) and by NASSCOM, NxtWave continues to drive excellence in tech education.
Notable Achievements:
- Named a Technology Pioneer 2024 by the World Economic Forum – one of only 100 startups globally.
- Won the Startup Spotlight Award of the Year by T-Hub in 2023.
- Recognized as the Best Tech Skilling EdTech Startup of the Year 2022 by Times Business Awards.
- Featured as The Greatest Brand in Education in a research-based listing by URS Media.
- Founders Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula were featured in Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2024).
We break learning barriers by offering vernacular content for better comprehension and retention. With paid subscribers from 650+ districts across India, our learners are hired by 2000+ companies including Amazon, Accenture, IBM, Bank of America, TCS, Deloitte, and more.
🔗 Know more: https://www.ccbp.in
📢 Featured in: Economic Times | CNBC | YourStory | VCCircle
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Hyderabad team. This role requires an experienced recruiter with a proven track record in EdTech and a passion for building high-performing teams. You will drive hiring excellence and manage a recruitment team to help us scale rapidly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Recruitment: Own the entire hiring process from sourcing to onboarding across multiple functions.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3+ recruiters, ensuring goal alignment and consistent performance.
- Hiring Strategy: Devise data-driven hiring strategies to fulfill business demands effectively.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business leaders and hiring managers to define role requirements and provide market insights.
- Sourcing Excellence: Leverage portals, social media, referrals, and other sourcing strategies to build a strong talent pipeline.
- Process Optimization: Regularly review and enhance recruitment practices, ensuring a positive and efficient candidate experience.
- Reporting & Compliance: Maintain hiring dashboards and ensure all hiring practices adhere to compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Experience: 2 to 5 years of total experience, with at least 1.5 years in a team lead role (managing 3+ team members).
- Industry: Prior experience in EdTech or high-growth startups preferred.
- Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics.
- Proven experience handling bulk and lateral hiring with short TATs.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: based on skills and experience.
- Learning & Growth: Be part of an award-winning startup disrupting tech education.
- Work Culture: Collaborative, fast-paced, and performance-driven.
- Career Path: Clear and merit-based advancement opportunities.